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Matthew Stafford Lifts Rams in Wild-Card Thriller, Expected to Face Bears Despite Finger Sprain

X-rays were negative on his right index finger as Los Angeles readies for a divisional game in Chicago.

Overview

  • The Rams beat the Panthers 34-31 after a seven-play, 71-yard drive capped by a 19-yard touchdown to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds remaining.
  • Stafford injured his throwing hand on contact with D.J. Wonnum and said a finger was "bent back," but he stayed in the game.
  • NFL Media reported negative X-rays with no dislocation, and Sean McVay said the injury is a sprain and that Stafford will be "good to go."
  • The quarterback finished 24-of-42 for 304 yards with three touchdowns and one interception, going 12-of-15 for 143 yards and two scores in the fourth quarter.
  • Los Angeles turns to a road matchup at Soldier Field after acknowledging issues to clean up, including penalties and a blocked punt that set up a late Carolina lead.